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Furlow, Carolyn F.; Ross, Terris Raiford; Gagne, Phill – Applied Psychological Measurement, 2009
Douglas, Roussos, and Stout introduced the concept of differential bundle functioning (DBF) for identifying the underlying causes of differential item functioning (DIF). In this study, reference group was simulated to have higher mean ability than the focal group on a nuisance dimension, resulting in DIF for each of the multidimensional items…
Descriptors: Test Bias, Test Items, Reference Groups, Simulation
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Kilpatrick, Sue; Fulton, Amabel; Johns, Susan – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2007
Lifelong learning has been linked by policymakers to economic and social wellbeing. This paper introduces the concept of training brokerage as an efficient way of meeting the needs of learners, industry and education and training providers. It presents findings from a study of the features, processes and outcomes of training brokerage arrangements…
Descriptors: Natural Resources, Industry, Telephone Surveys, Reference Groups